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50 Ways To Have A Good Time

March 17, 2010
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In the words of Kool And The Gang, Celebrate Good Times, Come On!!!! or if you fancy a little bit of Queen (the music group), then it’s Don’t stop me now, cuz I’m having a good time……. Go on, I know you want to dance.
Okay, let’s get a bit serious.
This post was inspired by an article ‘Do you really stop feeling young at 35 and start feeling old at 58?’ published in The Daily Mail.
According to the European Social Survey, Britons believe that old age begins at 58 and you stop feeling young at 35. I’m glad I’ve got a [...]

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Don’t Give Up On Life

March 13, 2010
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It’s been a very hectic week maintaining a balance with my family, work, the blog, studies…….. but it was worth every moment.
This post was inspired by yesterday’s news ‘Young people self-harming with sharp objects up 50%’. It was broadcast on BBC News Beat, Sky News, the BBC website and because it kept coming up at intervals, it gave me food for thought.
This post focuses on practical tips in dealing with the obstacles of life and I sincerely hope it would provide alternatives to your thoughts on giving up on life, self harm, discouragement……..
The report lists a few reasons for self [...]

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Are You Really Listening

March 4, 2010
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Let’s look inwards for a few minutes; cross-examining your heart, mind … and respond carefully to this question ‘Are You Really Listening?’
Your daily activities involve a lot of listening in order to communicate effectively and properly.
You could engage in discussions with your children, wife, partner, husband, colleagues, bosses, friends, enemies, gossips…………. the list is endless, but Are You Really Listening?
Epictetus makes a profound statement, we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.’
The post in context centres on interpersonal communication and much emphasis is placed on listening because of its importance and huge neglect when [...]

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Useful Ways To Become DAFT!!!

February 11, 2010
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Gotcha!!!!!
Hee.. Hee!!! It’s one of those days were there’s a bit of wordplay hovering round my head. Forgive me if this title upsets or offends you; it wasn’t my intention to do so.
Please Note: This article is strictly for personal development and the word DAFT is an acronym for D-Determined A-Authentic F-Focused and T-Thankful, so the topic should now be read as Useful Ways To Become Determined, Authentic, Focused and Thankful.
The aim of this post is to turn the searchlight on these factors which I believe will enhance your personal growth and development.
The post in context:

D) Determined/Determination
This involves defined [...]

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The Life Skills Magazine Is Out Now!!!

February 8, 2010
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Yes, you read it here first.
I am pleased to inform every reader or subscriber to this blog, the first edition of The Life Skills Magazine is out now!!!(one day ahead of schedule)
A LITTLE TEASER TO WET YOUR APPETITE

Does anyone want a copy? Subscribe by email to this blog and get a free copy delivered to your mail box. It’s that simple.
Did I hear you say cheers with glasses clinking together?
It’s been a very busy week, packed with so much to do, sleepless nights, but we got there in the end.
The Life Skills Magazine is collection of personal development and lifestyle [...]

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